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A week in review and preview

Published by chief May 7th, 2006 6 Comments

Well, the Nebraska primary is only two days away. Since it’s been awhile since I’ve posted, I’m going to do a week (or two) in review. This post is going to jump all over the place, so strap in and enjoy the ride.

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If you are a Republican and make your decision on how to vote through newspaper endorsements, here’s what you’ve got.

U.S. Senate
David Kramer – Omaha World-Herald
Pete Ricketts – Lincoln Journal Star

Governor
Tom Osborne – Omaha World-Herald
Tom Osborne – Lincoln Journal-Star

On Tuesday, we’ll find out if money can buy an election. Pete Ricketts has spent nearly $5 million of his own money on his senate campaign. He could buy a nice house in Fairacres with that kind of money.

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Our favorite County Treasurer, Julie Haney, was in the news again. You may remember her from an incident only a few weeks ago.

So, what did Haney do this time. Well, Haney didn’t like the contents of a letter to the editor in the Omaha World-Herald. So, Haney decided to send a letter of her own.

There is a pattern developing with Julie Haney – she does not take criticism very well. Haney got into a spat with the World-Herald several months ago after the newspaper publicly criticized her handling of the Fred Cappellano embezzlement case. I’m just thankful my identity is somewhat hidden because Haney may have sent a letter to me if she knew who I was.

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For the past two days I’ve had Evil Woman by Electric Light Orchestra stuck in my head. True story. One line in particular “Ha ha funny how you broke me up, you made the wine now you drink the cup.” By the way, this is unrelated to the Julie Haney situation.

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Sen. Obama lauds Nelson during visit to Omaha – Omaha World-Herald
Obama says Bush opens door for democrats – Lincoln Journal-Star

Barak Obama was in town last night. He spoke at the Nebraska Democratic Party’s Morrison-Exon Dinner. I had the privilege of going to the event, and it’s the second time I’ve seen Senator Obama speak in Omaha. The more I see him the more I like him. The crowd was pretty boisterous throughout the entire event, but when Obama got up and spoke, you could have heard a pin drop.

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Get your Tivo’s warmed up. NU Regent David Hergert’s impeachment trial begins tomorrow, and this is Must See TV.

The Supreme Court is the only courtroom in Nebraska where TV cameras are allowed. Cable channel NET2 will broadcast the trial, gavel to gavel, when it starts at 9 a.m. Monday.

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Since this post was all over the place, I hope your comments are as well. You can talk about the Cubs mediocre start to the season. You can make your predictions for Tuesday’s election. Or share with us some of your favorite summer time drink recipes.

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  1. 1 Dave Sund May 7th, 2006 at 9:43 pm

    2 days left, everyone!!

    What else was in the news?

    Porter Goss resigned because of a scandal invloving Republican lobbyists, no bid contracts, prostitutes and convicted felon Duke Cunningham at the Watergate Hotel.

    I’m not going to jinx anything by predicting any of the downticket nonpartisan races. So here are my predictions for the Republican ticket, since I don’t care if I jinx them:

    Governor: Tom Osborne. I’m going against my own hopes here, because in the end, I think Osborne’s going to be able to get more supporters to the polls.

    Senate: Pete Ricketts. I trust polling. Especially when the poll shows a 2-to-1 advantage on his nearest competitor.

    NE-02: Steve Laird. Okay, I’m kidding. But it would be funny, wouldn’t it?

    NE-03: Adrian Smith. Just like in 2004, an open seat nomination is carried by the Club For Growth. Can the 3rd District avoid repeating 2004’s result and send Scott Kleeb to Congress?

  2. 2 Dave Sund May 7th, 2006 at 11:16 pm

    Here’s a tracking poll on the Governor’s race:

    http://survey.themsrgroup.com/poll.pdf

  3. 3 Kyle Michaelis May 7th, 2006 at 11:33 pm

    Dave-

    The Club for Growth was not behind Jeff Fortenberry in 2004. Their candidate was Greg Ruhle (sp?), but it seemed like their real goal was to keep Curt Bromm off the ballot. In that, they succeeded.

    Still, let’s leave the misinformation to right-wing radio.

  4. 4 Dave Sund Jul 7th, 2006 at 12:09 pm

    David Hergert was convicted today and removed from office.

  5. 5 Mike M Jul 7th, 2006 at 12:48 pm

    nah nah nah nah, nah nah nah nah, hey hey hey, GOODBYE

  6. 6 Neo Mar 15th, 2008 at 12:17 am

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